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Jury discharged in trial of man accused of Tramore murder
Summary
The jury was discharged in the trial of 34‑year‑old Tadhg Butler, also known as Thomas O'Grady, who is accused of murdering 25‑year‑old Michael O'Dwyer in Waterford on 10 January 2014. Butler, from Kilkenny and living in Seafield, Tramore, pleaded not guilty to stabbing O'Dwyer once in the chest. Judge Patrick McCarthy explained that a legal issue arose the previous day, leading to new legal submissions, and ordered a new jury to be sworn in next Tuesday. The trial is expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury discharged in trial of man accused of Tramore murder. Charges or matters: murdering Michael O'Dwyer at that address on 10th January, 2014; murdering his fellow Kilkenny man by stabbing him once in the chest. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 10th January Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-04-30 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Michael O'Dwyer at that address on 10th January, 2014; murdering his fellow Kilkenny man by stabbing him once in the chest (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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